LAST WEEK OF PROJECT

This is a week of good-byes. It is the last week of our six week project at Ramkhamhaeng Christian Center. Our experience has shown us that the last week is usually the most consuming and hectic of all. This is no exception. Not only have we gained 7 students since last week, but we are planning a farewell potluck party, arranging for the continuation of reading with many of our readers and making plans for a few days of relaxation and our trip back to the US. Our readers ask us when we will return and we have to tell them that we do not know. Some of our most promising readers were invited to Patinya's home for dinner and a good conversation about the purpose of our visit and we shared our love for our readers.

Many of our students have shown a marked improvement in their ability to converse in English. That may mean better jobs for them when they graduate from Ramkhamhaeng University. That prospect is very gratifying for us. They have gained a better appreciation of our Christian faith and who Jesus is. Some of them have shown great interest in learning more about Jesus and are asking many questions. Some have said, "I beleive that Jesus is the Son of God". The staff at RCC will continue to study with our students and we pray that someday we will hear that they will recognize Jesus as their savior and God as their Lord. Please continue your prayers for this project as we finish our last week of reading. We have been blessed by our association with these students. Also continue to pray for the staff here at this work with such great potential; Yai and Nong, SuJin, Lydia, Kathryn and Andy.